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As a premier art institution of the Gulf Coast and deeply rooted in Acadiana’s cultural heritage, Hilliard Art Museum at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a place to reflect, learn, create, and build community. It is a space for this rich culture to be in dynamic conversation with the world.

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Colorful, fuzzy textile art installations hang from the ceiling at the Hilliard Art Museum, with cascading strands above a polished gallery floor—creating a vibrant, family friendly experience among top Louisiana museums.

Fall at the Hilliard Preview

Join us on Friday, September 12 for a special preview presented by the Hilliard Society, featuring cocktails, light bites, live music, and Hilliard After Dark, our after-hours celebration.

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Education

Introducing two new family programs featuring hands-on activities inspired by our permanent collection and current exhibitions. Each is geared towards specific ages and created to support the ways children and youth learn best: Create & Play Café and Petit Atelier. 

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Hilliard Art Museum: Where Are Meets You

Experience exhibitions, programs, and a permanent collection that bring creativity and culture to life in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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Colorful, fuzzy, yarn-like strands in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple hang from a ceiling and twist across the gallery at the Hilliard exhibitions, creating a vibrant, immersive art installation.
September 12 • 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Fall at the Hilliard: Opening Preview

Join the Hilliard for a special preview with cocktails, live music, artist talks, and Hilliard After...

A young girl in a yellow dress smiles and holds up a colorful piece of art at the Hilliard Art Museum, with other children and adults enjoying the lively atmosphere in the background.
September 13 • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Create & Play Café

A monthly hands-on creative activity for kids ages 4 and up!

September 12 • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Artist Talk: Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir

September 13 • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Educator First Look

September 17 • 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Petit Atelier

October 4 • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Yoga in the Galleries

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A colorful, detailed painting of a forest scene with vibrant trees and plants in green, yellow, orange, and pink—perfect for a Lafayette family friendly outing at the Hilliard Art Museum or those exploring Louisiana museums.
September 13, 2025 – February 14, 2026

Beyond the Botanical

Mare Martin
Presented by Kiki Frayard

A solo exhibition of paintings and works on paper echoing the ephemeral cycles of nature.

Colorful, fuzzy textile art installations hang from the ceiling at the Hilliard Art Museum, with cascading strands above a polished gallery floor—creating a vibrant, family friendly experience among top Louisiana museums.
September 13, 2025 – July 25, 2026

Nervescape XI

Arafnhildur Arnardóttir / Shoplifter

A site-specific installation transforming the gallery into a sensory experience.

A sculptural arrangement featuring branches, dried leaves, colorful paper mache forms, and green plants—blending organic and artificial elements—evokes the innovative spirit found at Hilliard Art Museum in Lafayette. Set against a plain white background.
September 13, 2025 – January 31, 2026

Fragile Matter: The Hilliard Permanent Collection and Beyond

Manon Bellet, Hannah Chalew & Harriet Joor

An intergenerational artistic conversation on the beauty and fragility of the Louisiana Ecosystem.

Our Permanent Collection

The permanent collection, now numbering approximately 3,000 objects, includes  European, Asian, American, Egyptian, and African art of diverse media, fosters the creative exchange of ideas and cross-disciplinary research in the visual arts. Central to the collection are Gulf South Artists and works on paper.

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A crowd gathers at the Rodin: Toward Modernity exhibition, mingling and admiring sculptures on pedestals in a spacious, well-lit gallery—a true highlight among Louisiana museums and perfect for a Lafayette family friendly outing.
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